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Khera says risking life won't yield results on day 20
Times of India··17 Jul
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera met Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar on July 17 as his hunger strike over NEET irregularities entered day 20. Khera said risking life will not yield results against an insensitive government and urged dialogue. Congress backed the agitation on July 16. KC Venugopal asked Wangchuk to end his fast. Doctors said he lost over nine kilograms.
Prism
What It Means For You
- NEET reform protests continue with growing health risks for Wangchuk.
- Congress has formally backed the Jantar Mantar agitation over exam irregularities.
- A CJP Parliament march is planned for July 20 amid the ongoing fast.
What's Happening
- Pawan Khera met Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar on July 17.
- The hunger strike over NEET irregularities entered day 20.
- KC Venugopal asked Wangchuk to end his fast citing health concerns.
Hunger Strike Context
- Wangchuk has lost over nine kilograms since beginning the fast.
- Congress backed the agitation on July 16.
- Khera said risking life will not yield results against the government.
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